Christopher Pesce
Associate Real Estate Broker, Douglas Elliman Commercial
Smithtown, NY 11787
Specializing in Commercial Property Leasing and Sales.
Phone (516) 557-5686
Specializing in Commercial Property Leasing and Sales.
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep, Landlord Rep (Industrial), Landlord Rep (Land), Landlord Rep (Office), Landlord Rep (Retail), Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Land, Office, Retail, Specialty, Multifamily, Health Care
Markets
Long Island (New York), New York City
Languages
English
Bio
The Pesce Hester Commercial Team | Douglas Elliman Commercial
#1 Commercial Team on Long Island — Nassau & Suffolk County Specialists
With over $150 million in closed commercial transactions and more than two decades of experience, Chris Pesce and The Pesce Hester Commercial Team are among Long Island's most decorated and results-driven commercial real estate brokers — serving landlords, tenants, investors, and owner-users across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the greater New York metro area.
Awards & Industry Recognition
#1 Commercial Team at Douglas Elliman — 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
#1 Commercial Agent at Douglas Elliman — 2020 & 2021
Diamond Award — 2022, 2023 & 2025
Gold Award — 2020 & 2021
President's Circle Award — 2018
Few commercial teams on Long Island can point to this level of back-to-back recognition. These rankings reflect verified transaction volume measured against every other commercial broker at one of the nation's most prominent brokerages.
A Position-Based Team Built to Close
Most commercial brokers work solo, juggling every part of a deal themselves. We're built differently.
Chris Pesce leads marketing strategy, tenant and buyer outreach, lease and contract negotiation, financial analysis, and deal structuring — driving every transaction forward from the negotiating table.
Ken Hester owns all in-person execution — property tours, site inspections, contractor access, and on-the-ground due diligence.
The result: while Chris is negotiating terms, Ken is on-site moving the physical side of the transaction forward in parallel. Nothing bottlenecks. Nothing falls through the cracks. Clients get faster timelines, sharper execution, and a partner available for every kind of question
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Proactive Marketing — Not Just a LoopNet Listing
Plenty of brokers post a listing and wait. We don't.
For landlords and sellers, we actively research and directly contact the tenants, franchises, and investors most likely to fit each specific property — often before they've started their own search. For investment sales, we maintain a continuously updated list of vetted buyers, including 1031 exchange clients actively seeking Long Island product. When a new listing hits the market, it goes straight to a curated audience of motivated buyers.
This outreach-first approach is why our clients consistently see shorter vacancy periods and stronger pricing.
AI-Powered Quality Control
We integrate AI as an additional layer of quality control across every transaction — reviewing lease abstracts and contracts for missed terms, benchmarking comparable market data, auditing marketing materials for accuracy, and quality-checking outreach before it goes out. AI doesn't replace judgment or negotiating experience. It's an extra set of eyes that runs every document through a consistent checklist, every time.
Services
Retail leasing — Nassau, Suffolk, and across Long Island
Office leasing and sales
Industrial, warehouse, and flex space
Mixed-use investment properties
Landlord representation
Tenant representation
Investment sales
Landlords We've Represented
Philips International • Lerner Properties • Bronstein Properties • Harlington Realty • Episcopal Diocese of New York • AVGI • GCP Capital Corp • United Capital Corp
Tenants We've Placed on Long Island
Nicolock Pavers • Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts • Island Empanada • Charlie's Cheesesteaks • Professional Physical Therapy • Tex's Chicken and Burgers • Tulum Taco & Tequila • Ninja Academy • Mad for Chicken • Minuteman Press • Champions Martial Arts • New York Cancer & Blood Specialists • ATAX • The Coder School • Mobile Kangaroo
From fast-casual restaurants and martial arts studios to medical offices and educational franchises, we understand the site selection criteria each business type requires — and know Long Island's commercial corridors well enough to find the right fit efficiently.
Why Clients Choose Us
Local knowledge, proven results. As Long Island natives, we know which corridors drive foot traffic, which municipalities are business-friendly, and which submarkets offer the best value for investors.
A team that closes. The industry is full of brokers who can open deals. We're known for closing them.
Deep community roots. Our network of attorneys, lenders, contractors, and municipal contacts extends well beyond a typical transaction — making us true long-term partners.
Contact
Chris Pesce | The Pesce Hester Commercial Team
Douglas Elliman Commercial
516-557-5686
christopher.pesce@elliman.com
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